Yingluck Removed, But Political Vacuum Averted
BANGKOK — The Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from her caretaker position but allowed her government to stay on until the next election—saving Thailand from the plunge into a political vacuum that many observers feared.
From Sauron to Shawshank, If Thailand Were a Story ….
BANGKOK — We’ve heard from the officials, politicians and pundits. With three days left before polls open, let’s consider the charter referendum’s significance in the greater national story.
Women’s Fights a Strong Part of One’s Expansion Plans
BANGKOK — The head of One Championship, Asia's leading mixed martial arts promoter, is aiming to almost triple the current number of events per year as it chases an ambitious expansion agenda.
Thai Govt To Launch 'Twelve Values' Stickers For LINE
BANGKOK — The Thai government has announced its "New Year's gift" for all Thais: free virtual "stickers" representing the junta leader's moral teachings for the chat application LINE.
Anti-Junta Rappers Release ‘250 Bootlickers’
BANGKOK — On the eve of the general election, a group that shot to fame last year for criticizing the ruling junta released a new single taking aim at unfair election rules.
Flood-Hit Southern Thailand Braces For More Heavy Rain
BANGKOK (DPA) - Severe weather warnings have been issued for Thailand's southern provinces as the remnants of tropical storm Jangmi approached the area, officials said late Saturday.
Myanmar Gold Rush Slows Ahead of Elections
BANGKOK (DPA) — When Myanmar began its political reforms in 2011, firms around the world salivated at the prospect of investing in the resource-rich and largely undeveloped country.
Get Epic Star Wars Feels With Full Symphonic Force
BANGKOK — The rousing chorus as sith apprentice Darth Maul and jedis Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi duel. The powerful dirge that welcomes Emperor Palpatine to the second Death Star. Those poignant notes that accompany Han Solo leaving Leia’s side to pay his debt to Jabba the Hutt.
Snowden and Info Vigilantes on Screen This Weekend
BANGKOK — When Laura Poitras turned the story of her reporting on Edward Snowden into a documentary, she and her fellow filmmakers were sued by a retired military officer for causing “irreparable damage to the safety of the American people.” Worse for Snowden, who’s been unable to return home for fear of imprisonment.
Vehicles Torched by Suspected Insurgents in Yala
YALA — Police say Islamic separatists torched six motorcycles belonging to civilians in the southern border province of Yala last night.
